Remote Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for Machinery

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Health, dental and vision insurance

Online training budgets

Flexible schedule

Global distributed team

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a fully remote engineering department. You will conceptualize, design, and refine complex machinery, ensuring mechanical integrity, reliability, and performance across global product lines.

The role demands 7+ years in mechanical design for industrial equipment, strong CAD/FEA skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced design work.
• 7+ years of mechanical design experience in industrial machinery.
• Strong CAD/FEA tool proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex mechanical systems and components for industrial machinery using advanced CAD software.
• Conduct thorough engineering analysis, including stress, vibration, thermal, and kinematic simulations, to validate designs.
• Specify materials, select components, and define manufacturing processes to meet performance and cost objectives.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation packages.
• Collaborate effectively with electrical engineers, controls engineers, and software developers on integrated system designs.
• Oversee prototype development, build, and testing, providing hands-on guidance as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical design issues during development, manufacturing, and field deployment.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and advancements in mechanical engineering and industrial machinery.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and innovation within the remote team.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

CATIA

FEA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a fully remote engineering department. You will conceptualize, design, and refine complex machinery, ensuring mechanical integrity, reliability, and performance across global product lines.

The role demands 7+ years in mechanical design for industrial equipment, strong CAD/FEA skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.